What is next for LeBron James?

From CNN. LeBron James is officially done with the 2026 NBA season after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Which begs the question, what’s next for James after 23 seasons in the league? CNN’s Coy Wire reports.

Epstein survivors speak at House Dems hearing

From CNN. House Oversight Committee Democrats hold a "field hearing" in West Palm Beach, FL as part of the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein survivors and experts are expected to testify. Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Epstein #Hearing #News

Cops sue Netflix film for defamation

From CNN. Two Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies have filed a lawsuit against Artists Equity, the production company behind the Netflix film "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The deputies allege the movie uses enough real-life details from a 2016 South Florida case to make viewers believe they committed crimes depicted in the film. In…

Americans on their financial future

From CNN. A new CNN poll found that a majority of Americans feel “uncertainty” about their financial future. We took to the streets to find out how people’s wallets were being most affected. (Poll was conducted April 30-May 4, and the error margin is plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.)

Knicks fans take over Philadelphia

From CNN. The New York Knicks basketball team’s fans took over Philadelphia during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and they made their presence very known as the Knicks finished the 76ers off with a sweep. CNN’s Don Riddell reports.

Hezbollah drone hits Iron Dome battery in Israel

From CNN. A Hezbollah drone struck an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel this past Thursday. Video from the first-person drone shows it flying at low-level until the moment of impact. The Israeli military said two soldiers were injured in the attacks, which shows how effectively the Iranian proxy has used the weapon.

Donor surprises graduates with gift to cover final year loans

From CNN. During a graduation ceremony at North Carolina State University, donor Anil Kochhar announced that he and his wife, Marilyn, would be covering all student loans taken out by Wilson College of Textiles graduates during the 2025-2026 school year. This was done in honor of Kochhar’s father, Prakash Chand Kochhar, who attended NC State…

Putin’s scaled down celebration could signal trouble for Russia

From CNN. Fareed Zakaria’s “Last Look” breaks down the state of play for Russian President Vladimir Putin as the Ukraine war drags on in a stalemate. A scaled-down Victory Day parade raises questions about Putin’s power amid reports of increased security and assassination fears. Also, Russia expert Jill Dougherty reacts to Putin’s remark during his…